Local Cybersecurity Excellence Event Coming to Union Station on Oct. 9
SPRINGFIELD — With October marked as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station invites the community to a free event, Local Cybersecurity Excellence, on Thursday, Oct. 9 from noon to 3:30 p.m.
The half-day conference, themed “Secure Our World,” brings top cybersecurity experts to Springfield for an afternoon devoted to learning about both cybersecurity fundamentals and current cyber threats impacting industry.
“This event will bring world-class cybersecurity expertise to the Western Massachusetts region,” said Gene Kingsley, Cyber Range manager. “Stay local, learn from the best, and support our region’s growing cybersecurity community.”
Featured speakers and experts will hail from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) faculty, the Center for Internet Security, the Mass Cyber Center, and more. With expert training from regional and national leaders, this is an opportunity to better understand both the local and global impact of cybersecurity. The event is designed for college and high school students, small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofits, and members of the general public.
Attendees will enjoy dedicated in-person networking time with cybersecurity professionals, students, and business leaders. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be livestreamed and recorded, with sessions available afterward on YouTube.
“Cybersecurity is not just a global or national issue — it’s a local one,” said Christopher Thuot, vice president of Academic Affairs at STCC. “By hosting events like Local Cybersecurity Excellence here in Springfield, we give our community access to critical knowledge, resources, and connections. This event is intended to empower students, businesses, and residents to stay safe and strong in our digital world.”
Free registration is now open at stcc.io/cyber2025. For more details, visit springfieldcce.org.
